Major general (India)

Major general is a

The equivalent rank in the

Appointments

Officers in the rank of major general hold important appointments like general officer commanding a division. The Indian Army has 40 divisions in 14 corps. The general officers commanding sub areas across the country are also of the rank of major general. At army headquarters, major generals hold the appointments of additional director general in different directorates and staff branches.

Insignia

The badges of rank have a crossed sword and baton and a five-pointed star above.^[1] A major general wears gorget patches which are crimson patches with two golden stars.

Order of precedence

A major general who is a principal staff officer ranks at No. 25 in the

Major generals are at pay level 14, with a monthly pay between ₹144,200 (US$1,950) and ₹218,200 (US$2,950).[3]^[4]

Rank insignia and personal flag

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  Indian Army major general shoulder insignia
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  Flag of a major general at army headquarters
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  Flag of a major general on staff

See also

• List of serving generals of the Indian Army
• Army ranks and insignia of India
• General officer commanding

References